I have just spent
a happy hour going through your website
and cannot explain how nostalgic it
makes me. I was fortunate enough to live
on Guernsey from January 2000 to June
2002.
I fell in love
with Guernsey from my first day and it
is a love that has endured and brought
me bitter-sweet feelings ever since.
Sweet - because of the fabulous memories
and experiences I had. Bitter - because
I just miss my 'spiritual home' so much.
Not a day goes by without me thinking
about Guernsey and the surrounding
islands and I never entirely give up on
a dream to return to live there again
one happy day. I haven't visited for
three years now and perhaps this is why
I am feeling particularly 'homesick' (an
odd comment, since I am Birmingham born
and bred and now living in Bristol but,
after living in Guernsey for nine months
I remember visiting family in Birmingham
for a few days but being glad to return
'home' to Guernsey, and that was how it
stayed) and was so moved by your
excellent photographs. Your images made
me yearn to tramp the wild cliffs and
stroll the cobbled High Street of St.
Peter Port once more. I was fortunate to
be given the chance to spend some of my
life there. Unfortunately, as a poor
student I cannot afford to pop
over and spend some happy days there.
Never mind - I won't be poor forever.
Thankyou for your
fabulous website Bev and continue giving
me some opportunity to reminisce.
Regards,
Colin
Walford.
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What a lovely site! My Dad's family came from Guernsey
and we still have relatives there. We visit every year
but it is never enough. The photos really capture the
island's beauty...and its peace and quiet!
Jan
Manchester
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Nice site, great pictures. My immediate family were evacuated
just before the occupation but there were relatives that
stayed for the duration. I have heard many stories and
seen many black & white photos but the pictures here are
great.
Geoff.
Ollivier
Ontario
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Guernsey Clockmakers
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Tethered Cow at Les
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Tethered cattle at Les Vauxbelets |
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National Trust Walk
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View
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the National Trust
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Fundraising event
being held in the
Valley |
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